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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.90, 994.95 and 426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.90, 994.95 and 426.20 is: 588.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.90 : 994.95 = 426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.90/994.95 = 426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.90x = 994.95 × 426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.90x = 424,042.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,042.72/720.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.21

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